1. Remove the column cover..
2. Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal A and the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (GND).

3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
4. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
5. Verify that the voltage from steering angle sensor terminal A to B (GND) is as indicated in the table.

If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, go to the next step.
If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring..
6. Switch the ignition to off.
7. Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal C and the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (GND).

8. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
9. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
10. Verify that the voltage from steering angle sensor terminal C to B (GND) is as indicated in the table.

If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring..
Steering Angle Sensor
Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor, Output Shaft Speed Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax
EL]Lubrication System
Outline
Pressure loss is reduced by optimizing the oil passage.
With the adoption of the chain drive type oil pump, oil pump drive force
has been reduced.
With the adoption of the oil shower pipe, sliding resistance has been reduced.
With the adoption of the engine ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
•eaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. Children
may find these keys to ...